Reciprocity and Bonus Benefits

Members receive discounted admission at participating nature centers through the

Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA). Additionally Science Center members receive special benefits at various attractions throughout the season and change on an annual basis.

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Reciprocal Admission

Please check with individual locations for their operating status and reciprocal programs.

The Association of Nature Center Administrators

Members of the Association of Nature Center Administrators embrace best practices for managing a nature center. They offer excellent services to their community in the form of environmental education, outreach and partnerships, stewardship, and sustainability.

Becoming a member of the Science Center gives you benefits from ANCA reciprocal members.

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2023 Bonus Member Benefits

Reciprocal admission is generally good for up to two adults and two youth for a free visit. Be sure to take your membership card with you when you go. Check the website of the organization for specific hours and directions as well as any additional reservation or safety policies/protocols.

MAY Benefit

Science Center members may visit the SEE Science Center, up to four people age 3 and up, at no charge during May 2023.

SEE Science Center

JUNE Benefit

Science Center members may visit the Mount Washington Observatory's Summit Museum "Extreme Mount Washington," up to two adults and two children, at no charge during June 2023. Tours are also available. Please present membership card at the museum’s front desk located in the basement of NH State Park’s Sherman Adams Summit Building.

Mount Washington Observatory

JULY Benefit

Science Center members can visit the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover for free throughout the month of July 2023 (up to 4 individuals). To help the museum maintain an occupancy limit, online reservations are required and available at https://childrens-museum.org/visit/info. When reserving online, Squam Lake Members should use the “w/discount (will pay at door)” price types. Science Center members will need to present proof of Membership when they arrive at CMNH. Museum play sessions are mask optional and current hours are: Wednesdays – Saturdays, 9am-Noon or 1-4pm, and Tuesdays & Sundays, 9am-Noon. Please note that July hours may differ, and it’s best to check the website. Any questions, please reach out to

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

AUGUST Benefit

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center members may visit Canterbury Shaker Village during the month of August 2023 for a free tour, up to 4 people, when a current Science Center membership card is presented at the Village Store.

Canterbury Shaker Village

SEPTEMBER Benefit

Science Center members may visit VINS in Quechee, Vermont, up to two adults and two children, at no charge during September 2023.

VINS

OCTOBER Benefit

Science Center members may visit the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Exhibit Galleries in Concord, up to two adults and two children, at no charge during October 2023 (excluding special events and Planetarium shows).

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

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Elisabeth Bobrow, 06/25/21
All three generations of our family enjoyed the whole place! It is so well thought out and put together. I figured our young kids would be most interested in the real live animals, but all the educational exhibits were so well thought out and interactive, the kids actually spent more time learning from the exhibits then watching the animals in front of them. That's how engaging and well done they were! Beautiful place as well, and so nice and shaded for an easy walk for all. The natural playground in the middle was thoroughly enjoyed and well placed to get some energy out midway through the learning path. I highly recommend this place.
Sam Ann, 07/11/23
Great place to take littles. Lots of hand on activities and fun. Great play ground. Lots of animals though many of them seem to be sleeping every time we go. Fun outdoor place. Bring a picnic or stop at bk down the road.
Ashley Bailey Guelfi, 06/04/19
This place is beautiful. Wonderful place to bring your kids to learn about NH wildlife. The trail is stroller friendly and not too long. All the animal habitats are well kept and lots of facts and information about the animals along the trail. There is also a playground for the kids to play on and picnic tables to eat at. They dont offer food here but easy to pack a lunch. We will definitely be back!
Gabrielle Lavallee, 05/10/21
We went for the nature walk and the kids really enjoyed it :) lot's of animals to see and fun things to do along the way. Worth the trip!
John Cook, 10/19/19
Each and every time we visit the center it never ceases to amaze us. At certain locations there is a need for personal interaction with staff providing more information and answering questions. Static exhibits are boring and uninteresting. The animated prehistoric reptiles were stimulating. An impromptu meeting with staffer handling an injured raptor and the information she provided while standing in the rain was exceptional. Please watch your prices!